Milford Eye Clinic

Private Service, Ophthalmology

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Description

What is Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology is the branch of specialist medicine that is focused on the health of eyes and their surrounding tissues, including muscles, bones, eyelids, and tear production/drainage systems. Your eye is the organ of vision and consists of the cornea (the outer clear layer), the sclera (the white of the eye), the iris (the coloured part), the lens (lies behind the iris) and the retina (the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye). Your eyes ‘see’ by focusing light that enters the eye onto the retina which sends the image to the brain by the optic nerve.

Ophthalmologists are doctors who are trained in the study of eyes. Most will be trained in eye surgery, and may have particular areas of interest or expertise.

Optometrists are not doctors but are trained in testing your vision to assess your need for glasses or contact lenses. Some also test for glaucoma.

For all appointments please contact us on (09) 489 6871.

Consultants

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

Dr Nadeem Ahmad

Ophthalmologist

Available at Shakespeare Specialist Centre, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland, 9-13 Tamariki Avenue, Ōrewa
Dr Rasha Altaie

Ophthalmologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Jo Koppens

Ophthalmologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Brian Sloan

Ophthalmologist

Available at all locations.
Dr David Squirrell

Ophthalmologist

Available at Shakespeare Specialist Centre, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland, 9-13 Tamariki Avenue, Ōrewa

Charges

Milford Eye Clinic is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for Ophthalmology services. These include:

Cataract surgery
Chalazion or tarsal cyst removal
Consultations and assessments
Corneal cross-linking
Corneal topography
Fluorescein angiography
Fundus photography
Intravitreal injections
Laser iridotomy
Laser trabeculoplasty
Minor eyelid surgery
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Photocoagulation of the retina or pan retinal laser
Pterygium or pinguecula surgery
Syringing of tear ducts or lacrimal probe
Visual field tests
YAG laser capsulotomy

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Procedures / Treatments

Refractive Error: short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism

These conditions cause distance blur. In myopia, the eye has a resting focus at a near distance so that people will be able to see objects clearly at some point close to them, whilst the distance is blurry.… More
Cataracts

Cataracts are the most common age-related problem in eyes. The lens becomes thicker and stiffer and appears yellow and cloudy.… More
Squints (strabismus)

A weakness in one or more of the muscles of the eye will cause the eye to turn or move away from the normal focusing position. This is commonly known as a squint.… More
Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and may result in vision loss and blindness. Multiple factors are often important in causing glaucoma, but it is most commonly related to in an increase in pressure in the eye.… More
Diabetic Retinopathy

This is a complication of diabetes and is caused by small blood vessel damage within the retina of the eye. It commonly affects both eyes and may cause permanent loss of vision. Macular oedema is sometimes also present with diabetic retinopathy. Macular oedema is when fluid leaks into the retina… More
Retinal Detachment

This is when the retina detaches, meaning it is lifted or separated from its normal position within the eye. An acute retinal detachment requires urgent assessment and appropriate treatment.… More
Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculoplastic surgery is the sub-specialty part of eye surgery concerned with medical and surgical treatment of eyelid and tear duct problems.… More